2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tokarcik
A surname derived from the Polish word for "turner" or "lathe worker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Tokarcik. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tokarcik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Tokarcik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tokarcik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tokarcik
The surname Tokarcik is of Polish origin, originating in the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the Polish word "tokarz," meaning "turner" or "lathe operator," referring to a skilled craftsman who operated a lathe to shape wood, metal, or other materials. This occupational surname suggests that the original bearers of this name were involved in the woodworking or metalworking trades.
The earliest recorded instances of the Tokarcik surname can be traced back to historical records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which existed from the 16th to the 18th century. During this period, the surname was primarily concentrated in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where many skilled artisans and craftsmen resided.
In the 17th century, a notable individual bearing the Tokarcik surname was Jan Tokarcik, a renowned woodcarver who was commissioned to create intricate wooden sculptures for several churches and noble estates in the Krakow area. His exceptional craftsmanship earned him widespread recognition among the local aristocracy.
Another prominent figure was Andrzej Tokarcik, born in 1724 in the town of Bielsko (now part of modern-day Poland). He was a skilled lathe operator who specialized in creating ornate wooden furniture for the wealthy merchants and landowners of the region. Andrzej's work was highly sought after, and his pieces can still be found in various museums and private collections.
In the 19th century, the Tokarcik surname gained further recognition with the birth of Franciszek Tokarcik (1839-1912), a pioneering engineer and inventor from the city of Lviv (now in Ukraine). He is credited with developing several innovative mechanical devices, including an early version of the mechanical pencil sharpener, which he patented in 1887.
Another notable figure was Zofia Tokarcik (1865-1945), a Polish philanthropist and women's rights activist. She devoted her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children and advocating for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.
Historically, the Tokarcik surname has been associated with skilled craftsmanship, particularly in the fields of woodworking and metalworking. While its origins can be traced back to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond due to migration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tokarcik
Among Census respondents with the surname Tokarcik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Tokarcik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tokarcik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 108
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tokarcik
Tokarcik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+16 bearers (+14.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,195 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-13 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,072 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+14.8%) | Up 6,195 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 13,072 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tokarcik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #148,665 | -9.6% |
| Count | 124 | 111 | -10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tokarcik bearers went from 124 to 111 (-10.5% change). The surname moved down 13,072 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #148,665.
FAQ
Tokarcik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tokarcik?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Tokarcik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Tokarcik?
Tokarcik ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Tokarcik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tokarcik.
Has Tokarcik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tokarcik went from 124 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Tokarcik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tokarcik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tokarcik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tokarcik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Black (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tokarcik (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tokarcik mean?
A surname derived from the Polish word for "turner" or "lathe worker". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tokarcik (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Tokarcik?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.